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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,350.19, 40,996.13 and 19,535.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,350.19, 40,996.13 and 19,535.31 is: 29,282.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,350.19 : 40,996.13 = 19,535.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,350.19/40,996.13 = 19,535.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,350.19x = 40,996.13 × 19,535.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,350.19x = 800,872,010.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,872,010.67/27,350.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,282.14

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